BT FREESTYLE 60 User manual

Freestyle 60 User Guide ~ 2nd Edition ~ 9th July’01 ~ 3946
User Guide
Cordless Telephone
This equipment is not desi ned for makin emer ency telephone calls when the power fails.
Alternative arran ements should be made for access to emer ency services.
This product is intended for connection to analo ue public switched telephone networks
and private switchboards in the United Kin dom.
Freestyle 60

Freestyle 60 User Guide ~ 2nd Edition ~ 9th July’01 ~ 3946
Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’
guide to your Freestyle 60

Freestyle 60 User Guide ~ 2nd Edition ~ 9th July’01 ~ 3946
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‘at a glance’ guide to your Freestyle 60

Freestyle 60 User Guide ~ 2nd Edition ~ 9th July’01 ~ 3946
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At a glance
Aerial
Can be extended.
Keypad
Recall button
For use with a
switchboard/PBX and
BT Select Services.
Redial button
Redials the last number
called, or press to enter
a pause in a stored
number.
Talk button
Press to make or
receive a call
Light
Indicates when the
handset rings, is in use
or, if the handset battery
needs recharging.
Secrecy
Press to mute the call
so your caller cannot
hear you.
Directory button
Allows you to store and
dial up to 10 numbers
in the memory.

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Mains power socket Telephone line cord socket
Power/In use light
Comes on when connected
to the power supply and
flashes when in use.
Charging light
Comes on to indicate
charging when the
handset is on the base.
Page button
Press to page the handset.

Big buttons
Larger buttons designed for
ease of use, especially for
those with poor eyesight, a disability or
the elderly.
Add up to 3
additional handsets
Use up to 3 additional
handsets with each base.
10 number directory
Allows you to store up to 10
of your most frequently used
numbers in the memory so they can be
easily dialled.
Secrecy
You can mute a call and
speak to someone else in the
room without your caller hearing. You
and your caller will hear music whilst
on hold.
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Key features

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In this guide
At a glance 1
Key features 3
Introduction 5
Safety information 6
Setting up 7
Using your Freestyle 60 10
Making and receiving calls 10
Last number redial 11
Secrecy 11
Directory 12
Paging 13
Call Waiting 14
Using Freestyle 6
Additional andsets 16
egistering your handset 16
Transferring calls 17
General information 18
Guarantee 18
If you have to return your product 18
Technical information 19
Call security 19
Switchboard compatibility 19
Switchboard access codes 19
elp and advice 21
Wall mounting 24
Index 25
Wall mounting template 26

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For your records
For guarantee purposes proof of
purchase is required, so please keep
your receipt.
Introduction
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
(on the underside of the base unit)
HELPLI E
If you have problems with your phone,
call the Freestyle 60 Helpline on
0845 7697146.
Your Freestyle 60 is designed for ease
of use and made to the high standards
set by BT.
You can expect your Freestyle 60 to
provide many years of quality service.
Please read the instructions carefully
before use and keep this user guide for
future reference.
Unpacking your
Freestyle 60
Check that your Freestyle 60 is
complete. If anything is missing, please
contact your place of purchase
immediately.
Freestyle 60 handset.
Freestyle 60 base unit.
Power supply unit.
Telephone line cord.
Wall mounting screws.

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Safety information
General
Only use the power supply unit
included with the product. Using an
unauthorised power supply will
invalidate your guarantee and may
damage the telephone. The item
number for the power supply unit is
872264.
Radio signals transmitted between
the handset and base may cause
interference to some hearing aids.
Do not dismantle the handset or
base station. This could expose you
to high voltages or other risks.
Contact the helpline for repairs.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
There is a serious risk of explosion
and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.
Cleaning
Simply clean the handset and base
station with a damp (not wet) cloth,
or an antistatic wipe. Never use
household polish as this will damage
the product. Never use a dry cloth
as this may cause a static shock.
Environmental
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
The product may heat up when the
batteries are being recharged. This is
normal. However, to avoid damage we
recommend that you do not place the
product on antique/veneered wood.
Do not expose your product to fire,
explosive or other hazardous conditions.
There is a slight chance that your
phone could be damaged by an
electrical storm. We recommend that
you unplug the power and telephone
line cord for the duration of the storm.

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Setting up
Follow these steps to set up your Freestyle 60 ready for use.
Plan the location
Situate your Freestyle 60 close enough
to the mains power socket and telephone
socket so that the cables will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away
from other electrical products to avoid
interference.
Do not situate the product in the
bathroom or other humid areas.
Your Freestyle 60 works by sending and
receiving radio signals between the base
unit and the handset.
The strength of the signal depends on
where you site the base unit and how
the aerial is deployed.
The higher the base unit is located,
the better. An upstairs room is ideal.
Your product can be wall mounted, for
more information see page 24.
2Plug the power supply
cord into the back of the
base unit
1Handset aerial
Your Freestyle 60 handset uses a
compact aerial which we recommend
you pull out to obtain the best signal
and reception available.

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ote
Do not connect the telephone line cord
to the phone socket until the handset
is fully charged. This will prevent the
risk of the phone being answered
before the batteries are charged, which
may prevent them from reaching
maximum capacity.
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When fully charged and in good
condition, the handset will provide up
to 7 hours talktime or 72 hours
standby.
If the handset battery is running low,
the light on the handset will flash
every 10-15 seconds.
If you are making a call and the
handset battery is running low you
will hear a warning tone every
10-15 seconds.
Place the handset on the base unit to
recharge.
However, the charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce with
time as they wear out, so reducing the
talk/standby time of the handset.
Eventually they will need to be replaced.
New batteries can be obtained from
the BT shop or from the Helpline.
To get the longest possible life from
your battery, take the handset off the
base unit for a few hours each day.
WAR I G
Under no circumstances should
non-rechargeable batteries be used.
Only use the approved batteries. Using
unapproved batteries will invalidate
your guarantee and may damage the
telephone.
4Charge the handset
When you first use your Freestyle 60,
the rechargeable battery in the handset
needs charging for 24 hours.
Place the handset on the base unit,
ensuring the contacts are touching.
The red CHARGI G light will come on.
The charging light will remain
constantly lit while the handset is
placed on the base unit, even when the
handset batteries are fully charged.
3Connect the base unit
power supply to a power
socket
The power supply unit must remain
plugged in all the time.

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5Plug the telephone line
cord into the bottom of
the base unit and plug the
other end of the line cord
into the telephone wall
socket
Your Freestyle 60 is now ready for use.
Helpline
If you have any difficulties setting up
your Freestyle 60 please call the
Helpline on 0845 7697146.

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Using your Freestyle 60
Making and receiving calls
To make an external call
Press the buttons in the order
shown:
Lift the handset off the base
unit.
Press the TALK button.
The POWER/IN USE light on
the base unit begins to flash
and the light on the handset
comes on.
Listen for the dialling tone.
Dial the number you want.
To end a call
Press the TALK button.
Or
Replace the handset on the
base unit.
To receive a call
When the phone rings:
If your handset is on the base
unit, simply pick it up to
answer the call.
Or
If your handset is off the base
unit then the handset light will
flash, press the TALK button
to answer the call.
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The handset range is up to 250 metres
from the base unit in ideal conditions.
If you start to go out of range while
using the phone, you will hear
warning beeps. Move closer to the base
unit. If you do not move back into
range your call may be disconnected.
Your Freestyle 60 automatically scans
the available radio channels and
selects the best quality reception to
use.

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An Inductive Coupler has been built
into the handset to improve sound
quality for people using hearing aids.
Switch your hearing aid to Tand
adjust the position of the handset until
you get the best reception.
To redial the last number
called
Press the TALK button and
wait for the dialling tone.
Press the REDIAL button. The
number is dialled automatically.
Last number redial
Your Freestyle 60 stores the last number
called which enables quick and easy
redialling. A redial number can be no
longer than 32 digits.
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Your Freestyle 60 handset uses a
compact aerial which can be pulled
out to obtain the best signal and
reception available.
To switch Secrecy on and off
During a call press and
release the SECRECY button.
Your caller will be put on
hold and both you and the
caller will hear music until
the SECRECY button is
pressed again.
The handset light will flash.
You can now talk to someone
in the room without your
caller hearing you.
The handset will beep
every minute until SECRECY
is turned off.
Press and release the
SECRECY button again to
return to your caller.
Secrecy
When on a call you can talk to
someone in the same room, without
your caller hearing.

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There is a directory label included on
the reverse side of your handset. You
can use this to keep a record of which
location number you have used for
each telephone number.
To remove the directory label from the
battery cover lid, push up with thumb
as shown.
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Storing a number in the directory
automatically overwrites any previous
number stored under the same
location code.
Stored numbers can include
switchboard and network services that
use the ✱and
#
buttons as well as
PAUSE and RECALL functions.
To enter a pause in a directory number
press the REDIAL button.
Directory
You can store ten of your most
frequently used telephone numbers in
the directory. Please note that the
numbers can be no longer than 20
digits long.
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You can mix manual and memory
dialling as required, for example, you can
dial the area code 020 8304 from the
directory and then complete the
number manually.
To store a number in the
directory
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Enter the location number
between 0and 9, under which
you want to store the number.
Enter the telephone number
you want to store.
Press the DIRECTORY button
to confirm.
You will hear a confirmation
tone.
0-9
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To dial a number in the
directory
Press the TALK button.
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Enter the location number
between 0and 9, under which
the number is stored.
The number is dialled
automatically.
0-9
To delete stored numbers
Any existing number stored
in the directory can be
overwritten by entering a
new number under the same
location. Simply follow the
steps under the storing numbers
sections previously shown.
To page the handset
Press the PAGE button on the
base unit.
The handset will ring.
Paging
You can page the handset from the
base unit to alert a handset user that
they are wanted or to locate a missing
handset. However, paging calls cannot
be answered by a handset.
To adjust the base ringer
volume
There are 3 levels to choose
from, HIGH, LOW and OFF.
1 = HIGH; 2 = LOW and 3 = OFF.
The default setting is HIGH.
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Press the
#
button.
Enter the setting you want,
1-3.
Press the DIRECTORY button
to confirm the setting.
You will hear a confirmation
tone.
You will also hear a sample
ring of the base ringer at levels
1 and 2.
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You can stop paging at any time
by pressing the PAGE button
on the base unit or any buttons
on the handset.
Pressing the TALK button will
not only stop the paging but
also seize the line. Press the
TALK button a second time to
clear the line.
After approximately one
minute your handset will return
to standby.
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You cannot page the handset while it
is being used on a call. An incoming
call will override a page call and the
handset will ring as normal.
If additional handsets are registered
to the Freestyle 60 base unit then all
handsets will ring when paged.
If an incoming call arrives while you are
already engaged on a telephone call, you
will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds
(this beep is not audible to the person
you are speaking to).
Instead of the engaged tone, the second
caller will hear an announcement to
hold as you are aware that there is a
second call.
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To use Call Waiting you will need to
subscribe to the Service from your
network provider. A quarterly fee is
payable.
Call Waiting

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To use Call Waiting
You can answer the second call,
without disconnecting your
first caller, by pressing the R
button. The first caller will be
put on hold.
When you have spoken to the
second caller you can return
to the first caller by pressing
the Rbutton again. You can
switch back and forth between
the 2 calls without disconnecting
either if you wish.
If you wish to disconnect the
first call, press the TALK button
after speaking to the first caller.
The handset will then ring.
Press the TALK button again
and continue with the second
caller.
The second caller will only be
charged for their call from the
moment you answer and not
while they are waiting for your
initial contact.

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Using Freestyle 6
Additional andsets
You can buy and use up to 3 Freestyle 6
additional handsets (or Quartet 1000
additional handsets) with your
Freestyle 60 to extend your phone
system, without needing to install
extension sockets for each new phone.
Please note that Quartet 1000 handsets
are compatible with your Freestyle 60
but the Quartet 1000 has more
advanced features. For more
information on Quartet 1000 additional
handsets please refer to the Quartet
1000 user guide.
Each additional handset is supplied
with its own charger and user
instructions, but the following
information will tell you how to register
and use an additional handset with your
Freestyle 60.
You must register your Freestyle 6
additional handset before it can be used
with your Freestyle base unit.
Registering your handset
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You must charge your additional
handset for 24 hours before
registering it.
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Once your Freestyle 6 handset has
been registered to your base unit it
cannot be re-registered to another
base unit.
To register an additional
handset
Place the handset you wish to
register on the base unit and
then remove it.
Press and hold the base unit
PAGE button for 5 seconds until
both the POWER/IN USE
light on the base unit and the
light on the handset begin to
flash.
Release the PAGE button and
press the TALK button on the
handset.

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Check that your additional handset is
registered correctly by pressing the
TALK button and listening for a dial
tone. If you do not hear a dial tone
your additional handset is either out
of range of the base unit or it has not
been registered properly, or the base
unit line cord is not plugged in.
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Make a note of the handset number by
writing it on the directory label on the
additional handset’s charger.
Your additional handset is
registered automatically and you
will hear a long confirmation
beep and the light will stop
flashing.
Each additional handset must
be assigned an identity
number (2, 3 or 4). Your
Quartet 1100 handset is
already registered as
HANDSET 1. A Quartet
additional handset is pre-set as
HANDSET 2. However,
further additional handsets
can be numbered as they are
added.
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Press the SECRECY button.
Enter the handset number
between (2 and 4).
To set the handset number To transfer a call
Press the DIRECTORY
button. You will hear a beep
confirming that the new
number has been stored.
2-4
You can transfer calls between handsets
that are registered to the base unit.
Transferring calls
During your call press the
SECRECY button and then the
handset number that you want
to transfer the
call to.
The called handset will ring.
If the call is not answered
within 30 seconds the calling
handset will ring.
Press the TALK button to
speak to the caller.
If after a further 30 seconds
the call is not taken the caller
will be disconnected.